Tsakhur, Caxur of Russia

Tsakhur, Caxur of Russia Tsakhurs are natives of the Caucasus. They inhabit the mountains of the upper reaches of the River Samur in Dagestan. They are Muslims (Sunnis) but their ceremonies and traditions retain many practices of animistic religions. The Soviet regime reached the Tsakhurs in the spring of 1920 and brought about numerous changes. Livestock production has been one of the main vocations of the Tsakhur people. Tsakhur society is rural and patriarchal, headed by a village elder. Ministry Obstacles Spiritual opposition to the Gospel of Christ is substantial throughout the Caucasus region. Outreach Ideas Please pray for Christian radio and television to be made widely available throughout the Caucasus in Russian and in indigenous languages. Pray for the followers of Christ Even though there may well be no followers of Christ among the Tsakhur people today, pray for those the Lord will soon draw to himself. Pray they will live holy lives and learn to live in the power of God's Spirit. Pray for the entire people group Please pray for peace in the Caucasus, and for an increasing openness and interest in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus "For from the rising of the sun, even to its setting, My name will be great among the nations ... says the Lord of hosts." Malachi 1:11		People Name: Tsakhur, Caxur Country: Russia 10/40 Window: No Population: 13,000 World Population: 30,000 Language: Tsakhur Primary Religion: Islam Bible: Portions Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1